Farpoint

 PlayStation 4
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 254 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 30 out of 254
  3. Negative: 28 out of 254
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  1. FRIST_008
    Nov 8, 2021
    8
    Собственно после кучу видео обзоров, и неохотности проходить игру, она меня удивила. Тут есть необычный сюжет, который все обошли стороной и прикопались к геймплею. А геймплей тут почти однообразный.

    В первой половине игры в вр очень интересно стрелять. Наверное оценка близится к шедевру на 10 балов. Но со второй половины игры всё рушится и падаем на 6 балов, где у меня кучу вопросов к    Собственно после кучу видео обзоров, и неохотности проходить игру, она меня удивила. Тут есть необычный сюжет, который все обошли стороной и прикопались к геймплею. А геймплей тут почти однообразный.

    В первой половине игры в вр очень интересно стрелять. Наверное оценка близится к шедевру на 10 балов. Но со второй половины игры всё рушится и падаем на 6 балов, где у меня кучу вопросов к удобству стрельбы из спойлер*** пушек. Да тут есть разнообразие в оружии, что не даёт заскучать, даже во второй половине игры.

    Но больше держит всё-таки сюжет. Дело в том, что пока вам очень интересного стрелять сюжет тут банален настолько, что к нему кучу вопросов, и он получает 6 балов. Как будто делали под копирку фантастику 80-ых. Но когда вам становится не интересно стрелять, в вас стреляет сюжет, который удосуживается моих 9-ти баллов. То есть я рекомендую вам ознакомится с его неожиданным поворотом.

    Если у вас есть консоль, то шутер заслуживает суммарную оценку хорошей игры, которую я могу рекомендовать на безрыбье.    … Expand
  2. chrij
    Oct 23, 2021
    8
    This game is really a masterpiece for everyone who owns the Aim Gun for the PlayStation. Only few games use the gun so great and accurate. Sadly, the story of the game starts great but ends boring. Otherwise it could have been a ten out of ten. I really cannot understand why they did not make sequel.
  3. darek79r19
    Jul 21, 2021
    10
    The best PS VR game I have played so far. I wish I had played with the aim controller, I hope the PS VR 2 will have equally good games. Fantastic use of weapons, interesting story in the background, amazing second part of the game. It's worth a game.
  4. Shenandoah
    Jul 21, 2020
    8
    It is a great sci-fi shooter exclusively for VR and makes a lot of fun when playing with the aim controller. Personally I miss to see more and better cutscenes with a deeper story. The story feels unsurrounded and the levels isolated. Also the immersion is not fully optimized for what it could possible, depending mostly on game and level design. When I did not know that this game was madeIt is a great sci-fi shooter exclusively for VR and makes a lot of fun when playing with the aim controller. Personally I miss to see more and better cutscenes with a deeper story. The story feels unsurrounded and the levels isolated. Also the immersion is not fully optimized for what it could possible, depending mostly on game and level design. When I did not know that this game was made exclusively for VR I would bet that this is just a mod of a non-VR shooter. And that is the point, where I see some potential which was not unlocked of this game. All in all it is still a really good VR game, they simply miss to harvest some of the low hanging fruits.… Expand
  5. Skepller
    Apr 17, 2020
    9
    Amazing game! I'd definitely recommend if you have a PSVR and Aim Controller.
    Wouldn't give it a 10 because it has some slight issues, the story takes a bit to get some pace (but later on becomes really cool) and it could be improved in some minor graphical and controller related matters, but there are way more positives then negatives. Give this a chance!
    Also, don't pay attention to    Amazing game! I'd definitely recommend if you have a PSVR and Aim Controller.
    Wouldn't give it a 10 because it has some slight issues, the story takes a bit to get some pace (but later on becomes really cool) and it could be improved in some minor graphical and controller related matters, but there are way more positives then negatives. Give this a chance!

    Also, don't pay attention to the critic reviews, the score went a lower than it should because most of them compare this to a non-VR FPS, which is totally unfair and a complete different experience.    … Expand
  6. Malim360
    Dec 19, 2019
    10
    Perfect playability with aim, It the next level in shooting games. Good variaty of kinds of enemies and weapons. Good graphics with a interesting story (it is improveable but very well). It is a completaly new experience, you have to try It.
  7. Santanilla
    Nov 23, 2019
    9
    Simply put, future of shooter is now and Farpoint has done a great job guiding future developers in how to build a high quality FPS VR experience, Flat gaming is overly saturated, VR needs to become the priority for the whole gaming industry, this game is awesome. I can’t wait for next gen psvr to come out , and the one after that one.
  8. Heyyoitsmerambo
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    PSVR AIM CONTROLLER IS A MUST for this game. This is one of the best games period for the PSVR. The story is interesting, and it doesn't make you motion sick.
  9. DealLaw
    Jun 4, 2019
    8
    Wow. Just wow. First off, get an aim controller. If you're planning on playing this with a gamepad, just don't buy the game until you purchase an aim. The immersion with the aim controller is simply amazing. Graphics are nothing special and break the immersion somewhat. However, walking through a dark cave, hearing spiders scurry about to your right, reaching into your backpack for aWow. Just wow. First off, get an aim controller. If you're planning on playing this with a gamepad, just don't buy the game until you purchase an aim. The immersion with the aim controller is simply amazing. Graphics are nothing special and break the immersion somewhat. However, walking through a dark cave, hearing spiders scurry about to your right, reaching into your backpack for a shotgun and then blowing them to hell only to be confronted by a 10 foot tall giant spider with armor charging after you is just an amazing (and horrifying) experience.

    If you have PSVR and an aim controller, cannot recommend this experience enough. SO much fun. This is what VR is about.    … Expand
  10. BobaGabe
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Farpoint is the high water mark for FPS VR games. The aim controller is outstanding. The campaign is interesting and has a lot of variety. The co-op mode is the best of PSVR. And if you want a really challenge there is the Challenge mode.
  11. pacific1
    Feb 5, 2019
    8
    This is a good game and it has improved over time with the addition of multiplayer. First game to make use of the aim controller which is incredible. Do not play this game without it. Co-op is fun and usually there are people still playing it.
  12. samkaz
    Feb 5, 2019
    8
    Great game and incredible introduction to the immersive experience VR brings. Walking on an alien planet and firing my weapon in every direction I looked towards was really fun. My gripes however would be that the difficulty would ramp up dramatically during certain sequences in the game and sometimes the graphics rendering wouldn't hold up. I also felt it was quite short. Definitely oneGreat game and incredible introduction to the immersive experience VR brings. Walking on an alien planet and firing my weapon in every direction I looked towards was really fun. My gripes however would be that the difficulty would ramp up dramatically during certain sequences in the game and sometimes the graphics rendering wouldn't hold up. I also felt it was quite short. Definitely one to add to your PSVR library though!… Expand
  13. Dendrobium
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    I was not expecting a lot out of this game when I first tried it at a friends house. It seemed like it was a quick forgettable title. I was very wrong. You quickly get lost in the game going through the world and exploring a bit, though I wish the areas had a bit more to explore.

    Game play is pretty fun, and in some areas you can get overwhelmed by enemies if you aren't careful or    I was not expecting a lot out of this game when I first tried it at a friends house. It seemed like it was a quick forgettable title. I was very wrong. You quickly get lost in the game going through the world and exploring a bit, though I wish the areas had a bit more to explore.

    Game play is pretty fun, and in some areas you can get overwhelmed by enemies if you aren't careful or aren't switching weapons. Some of the boss fights especially can get difficult. There are quite a few areas though that seem sparse. Once you learn where some of the enemies come from, as in what type of terrain features, you can quickly learn to expect them and shoot before they've had a chance to do anything.

    The length was pretty decent. I didn't have my VR legs yet on the first couple play through sessions, so it ended up taking me around a week of gradually longer play times to beat it. I kind of wish it was a bit longer, but compared to many of the other VR titles, it is long.

    The graphics were pretty good and the UI was pretty solid as well. I liked the story and finding bits of it to complete and move the story on the way was a nice touch.

    Movement was pretty well done with the aim controller. I never really had any moments where I was fumbling and everything was explained and laid out well enough of the aim to make sense and be easily usable in more active situations.

    I gave it 8 because I wish it was a bit longer, I ran into many spots of sparse enemies which combined with being hallway shooter (semi confined space and can't really explore a whole lot) made the game feel even shorter. However I do feel like the game is one you definitely should pick up.    … Expand
  14. JohnyMosc
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Must have for any PSVR owner. Best game for the system. Immersive as it gets. Graphics, action, Aim controller, co-op. This game straight rocks.
  15. msstorey
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    This game is so good in VR with the aim controller. I'll never go back to a standard shooter game. I just can't now.
  16. Deaths_trooper
    Jun 4, 2018
    10
    Absolutely amazing. High replay value. The story is short but the game really just starts after you finish the story. You truly have to master your shooting skills with the AIM controller (do not play without buying the AIM controller (PSVR gun) ) to get 3 stars in all missions. And they added free DLC with more challenges, more co-op missions and PvP battles online. As one of the first VRAbsolutely amazing. High replay value. The story is short but the game really just starts after you finish the story. You truly have to master your shooting skills with the AIM controller (do not play without buying the AIM controller (PSVR gun) ) to get 3 stars in all missions. And they added free DLC with more challenges, more co-op missions and PvP battles online. As one of the first VR games with the AIM controller, it is amazing that it already feels so natural and perfect. You mist look beyond the short story and see what an absolute experience it is, to be able to actual increase your aiming skills with a gun-controller.… Expand
  17. Abe_Oddworld
    Jun 4, 2018
    8
    Perfect use of the AIM-Controller. One of the most immersive games I've played.
  18. lipnox
    Apr 24, 2018
    10
    This is exactly what I want from psvr games, amazing story, great gameplay, challege modes with weapon upgrades to keep the fun going along with multiplayer pvp and co op. it may be a bit pricey with aim controller but I would say this is a need to own psvr games and is as essential to psvr as halo was for the original xbox.

    Pros - great story, great gameplay, amazing use of psvr    This is exactly what I want from psvr games, amazing story, great gameplay, challege modes with weapon upgrades to keep the fun going along with multiplayer pvp and co op. it may be a bit pricey with aim controller but I would say this is a need to own psvr games and is as essential to psvr as halo was for the original xbox.

    Pros - great story, great gameplay, amazing use of psvr

    Cons - ending was iffy and it feels like there could have been another 2 chapters at the end to flesh out what happens and give us a second boss fight.

    10/10    … Expand
  19. Voodoo123
    Mar 13, 2018
    8
    +Aim controller is perfectly matched to suit the gameplay
    +Great visuals
    +Engaging story +Excellent soundscape -Gameplay repeats over long sessions of play Assuredly feels like a playable cross between starship troopers and star trek voyager. The weapons feel fantastic to fire! A pleasing volume of cutscenes serve as rewards for long bouts of arcade shoot-em-up throughout this 5    +Aim controller is perfectly matched to suit the gameplay
    +Great visuals
    +Engaging story
    +Excellent soundscape
    -Gameplay repeats over long sessions of play

    Assuredly feels like a playable cross between starship troopers and star trek voyager. The weapons feel fantastic to fire! A pleasing volume of cutscenes serve as rewards for long bouts of arcade shoot-em-up throughout this 5 hour adventure. A solid shooter fans of sci-fi action.    … Expand
  20. joscomsu
    Jan 1, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Preliminary review-2 hours in: I will update and give a final review when I finish it. Im playing with the Aim Controller.

    This is by far PS VR's best looking game I've played so far. It looks beautiful amazing, very immersive and VR's shortcomings are less noticeable or non-existing (jaggies, blur). The production is top notch, acting is great and the environments are breathtaking, The enemies are creepy and impressive. The whole holographic elements are dreamy.

    I felt almost like Samus (Metroid), especially when I fired a missile. Obviously this is only a shooter, not adventure, but the enemies, environment and some weapons remind me of Metroid Prime.

    UPDATE: I finished the game. I must say that it's a great experience in VR and recommend it to everybody. The multiplayer is great since you can summon companions to aid you, but I'm still only starting on it.
    ------SPOILERS-------
    Good: Full VR immersion. I loved the spiders and the mechanical enemies. Aim controller is awesome. Superb graphics and presentation elements. Machine gun, Shotgun and Rifle. First arc of the story is great.
    Bad: Humanoid aliens were so-so, story mode is relatively short, though I still think is long enough for its genre and stage, 2nd arc of the story is not so good and inconclusive, Plasma gun is very cool but not that very effective. Spike gun looks cool it's useless.    … Expand
  21. Bitek
    Dec 28, 2017
    10
    Farpoint should be used by developers as a guidance how to make A+ VR title. it is just one great VR game. Playing this game with the aim controller is a must. pdual shock 4 just does not feel right in this game.
  22. Unbiased_Critic
    Nov 3, 2017
    9
    Farpoint is a great game to play with the aim controller. It's the first game I played co op in vr and love it. The friend I played with stayed silent the whole time which ruined the experience a little, but it was very cool. The gun vibrates convincingly too, which is a nice touch. If you have the spare change, it's highly recommended, especially with the aim controller, as it's heavilyFarpoint is a great game to play with the aim controller. It's the first game I played co op in vr and love it. The friend I played with stayed silent the whole time which ruined the experience a little, but it was very cool. The gun vibrates convincingly too, which is a nice touch. If you have the spare change, it's highly recommended, especially with the aim controller, as it's heavily discounted in that bundle, and the peripheral will be supported further down the line.… Expand
  23. NihiRagnarK
    Sep 16, 2017
    9
    Well, Farpoint is a top tier PSVR game and definitely the best VR shooting game so far. If you can have only one game for PSVR, choose farpoint.
    1) Play it with the aim control! Playing with duo controller is far less interesting. The game requires you align the rifle sight for aiming
    2) The story is about 5 hours with a certain challenge but only one boss fight 3) The boss is huge and    Well, Farpoint is a top tier PSVR game and definitely the best VR shooting game so far. If you can have only one game for PSVR, choose farpoint.
    1) Play it with the aim control! Playing with duo controller is far less interesting. The game requires you align the rifle sight for aiming
    2) The story is about 5 hours with a certain challenge but only one boss fight
    3) The boss is huge and astonishing. So it's even.
    4) The story is at least above average. Not bad at all
    5) The feel of shooting aliens with aim control is excellent in this game, due to the sound effect, gun
    details and etc.
    6) There are 5 guns in this game, each one of them is unique and quite useful, (Infinite ammo)
    7) The replay-ability is high because its challenge mode and coop. Not mention a 9~10/10 difficult platinum    … Expand
  24. RandomLetters27
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    Well that's it: flat "shooters" are no longer shooters, because you don't actually aim and shoot like you do in Farpoint with the Aim controller. From now on I'll be calling flat shooters "Crosshair Management Sims" instead. :)

    Farpoint is the kind of game I've wanted ever since the FPS genre was invented, and man does it deliver. Aim, shoot, one-hand shotgun to the side, duck, spin,    Well that's it: flat "shooters" are no longer shooters, because you don't actually aim and shoot like you do in Farpoint with the Aim controller. From now on I'll be calling flat shooters "Crosshair Management Sims" instead. :)

    Farpoint is the kind of game I've wanted ever since the FPS genre was invented, and man does it deliver. Aim, shoot, one-hand shotgun to the side, duck, spin, aim down sights, hip fire, run one way while looking another while shooting in a third.....and gun-high-five your co-op buddy when the dust settles. This kind of gameplay has simply never been possible before on a gaming console. Ever. Ever. End of story.

    Oh wait, the story! My goodness, the story is way more amazing than I expected. Dark, touching, thought-provoking. A stunning example of what characters and narrative in VR can be. I am still vaguely haunted by one scene eye-to-eye with a life-sized character.

    Farpoint sets a new bar for PSVR and for shooters in general. All things are possible after this. Get it, get an Aim, and enjoy.    … Expand
  25. CptAhnungslos
    Jun 3, 2017
    9
    The critics are reviewing a car vs a motorcycle.
    Yes, the car is more comfy, it's safer, you can listen to radio, you can transport more people and do youre shoppings. All things a motorcycle can't.... But a motorcycle, even a cheap simple one, gives me complete different emotions, fun and enjoyment, that a car simply can't deliver!
    For the game itself, all other reviewer's already    The critics are reviewing a car vs a motorcycle.
    Yes, the car is more comfy, it's safer, you can listen to radio, you can transport more people and do youre shoppings. All things a motorcycle can't.... But a motorcycle, even a cheap simple one, gives me complete different emotions, fun and enjoyment, that a car simply can't deliver!
    For the game itself, all other reviewer's already pointed out what a blast it is in vr and what potential it shows for future vr games. Dreaming of a sniper game or rainbow six coop..... *drool*    … Expand
  26. kingofgames
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    I'm giving the game an 10 but it is more of a 9 This is a must own game for if you have the VR. The graphics, while grainy, are pretty high up for the VR. The world is detailed and you truly feel like you are the one on a distant planet. One peeve I have is I wish the worlds were a bit more interactive.Best vr game to date.period.
  27. omochadreams
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    Wow, well done. Consider this is a first real VR first-persion shooter with many awesome features.
    When I was playing Farpoint for the first time, I felt like playing Doom for the first time back in 1993.
    It may have its drawbacks but overall it creates a 10 out of 10 experience. Just make these cutscene skip-able ;) Update: End of May 2017, they have released a patch that made the    Wow, well done. Consider this is a first real VR first-persion shooter with many awesome features.
    When I was playing Farpoint for the first time, I felt like playing Doom for the first time back in 1993.
    It may have its drawbacks but overall it creates a 10 out of 10 experience. Just make these cutscene skip-able ;)

    Update: End of May 2017, they have released a patch that made the game more precise and the overall experience even better. Great work!    … Expand
  28. AmrKassem
    May 31, 2017
    10
    This is a great VR game, especially with the new aim controller. If Sony keeps providing support (i.e. new maps) for this title, I can see myself playing this game for months to come. Comparing this game to conventional shooters is a mistake. This is a VR game, and it should be compared to other VR games, and in that sense it is a 10/10. The best thing about this game is that it provesThis is a great VR game, especially with the new aim controller. If Sony keeps providing support (i.e. new maps) for this title, I can see myself playing this game for months to come. Comparing this game to conventional shooters is a mistake. This is a VR game, and it should be compared to other VR games, and in that sense it is a 10/10. The best thing about this game is that it proves that PSVR has the potential to become a real gaming platform that offers an experience deeper and more engaging than regular games.… Expand
  29. yghtim
    May 31, 2017
    10
    If this game was a regular 2d tv fps this would be a lazy boring fps. not enough guns, not enough interesting event happening in the world.

    But when you are standing up with a VR headset and holding this gun in your hand (Aim Controller) its just explainable. As big fan of the old Halo games im actually feeling like a spartan when im playing Farpoint! it doesn't matter that the game    If this game was a regular 2d tv fps this would be a lazy boring fps. not enough guns, not enough interesting event happening in the world.

    But when you are standing up with a VR headset and holding this gun in your hand (Aim Controller) its just explainable. As big fan of the old Halo games im actually feeling like a spartan when im playing Farpoint! it doesn't matter that the game play is kinda empty, when you are standing behind a wall taking cover from aliens fire power, or standing back to back with your friend defending your ground from incoming crawlers, its just a dream come true! This is no doubt the best VR experience that has ever existed! if you own a VR headset you MUST BUY THIS! this is just so god damn amazing! the campign it self takes this game to the top vr game, but the real fun begins at coop!
    Though the missions are kinda short and few, i can just keep on playing them over and over and over trying to complete the highest difficulty levels. Its just so amazingly fun to run around with your gun!. That is like the biggest point here, RUN! you cannot compare this game to any other one spot standing or teleporting vr shooters out there, its when you can actuly run around and take cover behind different objects the true fun begins!

    For the time being, i would give this 11/10 because right now, there is just nothing that can compare with this! but there are definitely room for improvements!

    Here is a list of things i wish will come in the next VR shooter with the Aim Controller:
    More Enviroments (Not just desert and rocks everywhere)
    More weapons
    Granades (if that is possible somehow?)
    More than 2 player coop
    pvp multiplayer
    vehicle riding (Like sitting in a helicopter shooting down at enemies

    Here is a list of things i dont like in Farpoint:
    Unlimited ammo
    No proggression
    To short coop mission
    No story or objective in coop missions
    No reloading on the assault riffle?    … Expand
  30. BraveScorpio
    May 30, 2017
    8
    Farpoint is an excellent game with an amazing gun. The adventure is over all to quickly, but its a blast while it lasts.

    The story for the game is actually quite good. Frequently reviewed as dull or generic, its actually excellent. The game's single player mode is quite long for VR, but short compared to any non-VR game. The gun is what makes this game a truly unique experience.    Farpoint is an excellent game with an amazing gun. The adventure is over all to quickly, but its a blast while it lasts.

    The story for the game is actually quite good. Frequently reviewed as dull or generic, its actually excellent. The game's single player mode is quite long for VR, but short compared to any non-VR game.

    The gun is what makes this game a truly unique experience. There is nothing quite like actually looking down the sights of the gun lining up your shots. The gun is an amazing device that will be compatible with at least a few upcoming games.

    Replay-ability is brought up with the inclusion of co-op mode, just be aware its co-op, not deathmatch. Its fun playing with other people, but there are things missing here that normal games have standard now a day. Namely, unlockables!

    What multiplayer shooter has nothing to work towards? There are no new characters, guns, skins or anything to unlock. There is just a leaderboard. Its better than nothing, and it is quite fun, when it works, but for me after attempting 30 online matches I was booted, dropped, disconnected from 28 of them. Over 2 nights I managed to complete 2 online games.

    Be aware of these issues, go in knowing what the game is. You are there for a good time, but not a long time.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 62
  3. Negative: 1 out of 62
  1. LevelUp
    Jan 17, 2018
    78
    Farpoint is weak as a shooter but strong as one of the most complete PS VR experiences. Playing it with DualShock 4 is acceptable but definitively the best way to shoot aliens is with the terrific PS VR Aim Controller. If you put aside the boring level design you’ll have pretty good shooting action with the additional challenges.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Sep 29, 2017
    60
    Farpoint did not come out exactly as expected. The new Aim controller may show some potential for the future, but it was not successful in fixing errors of a weaker content. Moreover, the campaign is too short. [Issue#277]
  3. CD-Action
    Sep 25, 2017
    60
    Short, simple, derivative and somewhat undercooked, but VR does make a difference. Shortage of serious VR games lowers the bar significantly, so you can pick up Farpoint, but do not expect the messiah VR needs. [09/2017, p.53]
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